Healthcare Director Jobs in Knightdale, NC

A Healthcare Director is a high-level executive who oversees the overall functioning of a healthcare facility, including policy development, budgeting, personnel management, and strategic planning. They are responsible for coordinating and directing health services, ensuring patient care meets established standards and regulations, managing the facility's budget, and developing and implementing operational policies and procedures. Furthermore, they may also be involved in community outreach and public relations activities to maintain a positive image of the organization.

Important skills for a Healthcare Director include leadership, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities. They should also have a strong understanding of healthcare laws and regulations, as well as financial management skills. Often, these professionals hold a Master's degree in Health Administration or a related field, and some positions may require certification as a health executive, such as the Certified Healthcare Executive (CHE) or Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) credentials. Prior to becoming a Healthcare Director, an individual may have roles such as a Healthcare Administrator, Department Manager within a healthcare facility, or a Clinical Manager.

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Psychiatrist Medical Director

  • Franklinton, NC (22 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 19 hours ago
  • Franklinton, NC (22 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 19 hours ago

From clinical operations such as credentialing to business operations such as contracting, we provide organizational support that allows our providers to focus on what matters - providing care....

Field Medical Director-Radiation Oncology

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 4 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 4 days ago

Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) guidelines. + Aids and acts as a resource to Initial Clinical Reviewers. + Ensures documentation of all communications with medical office staff and/or MD provider...

Director Of Nursing (Don) - Louisburg Health & Rehab Center

  • Louisburg, NC (24 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Louisburg, NC (24 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 5 days ago

Liberty Cares With Compassion ***$20,000 Sign on Bonus*** At Liberty Healthcare and Rehabilitation Services, we promote a challenging but rewarding opportunity in a caring environment. We are...

Global Medical Director, Medical Affairs

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 5 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 5 days ago

California, US residents click here. The job details are as follows: Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities Direct the company's efforts to build and maintain expertise with specific diseases and...

Medical Director - National Medicare

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 7 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 7 days ago

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first** The Medical Director relies on medical background and reviews health claims. The Medical Director work assignments involve...

Medical Director, Transplant and Immunology

  • Cary, NC (17 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 8 days ago
  • Cary, NC (17 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 8 days ago

The Asahi Kasei Group operates with a commitment of creating for tomorrow. Our business sectors, Material, Homes, and Health Care, contribute to the development of society by anticipating the...

Regional Medical Director

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 9 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 9 days ago

The Regional Medical Director is responsible for developing and sustaining relationships and impacting clinical strategies and workflows that promote practice and patient satisfaction and improve value-based...

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Regional Medical Director - Dvm - Now Hiring + Competitive Salary

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 11 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 11 days ago

Full time Regional Medical Director - DVM - Now Hiring + Competitive SalaryA dynamic and expanding veterinary organization is actively seeking an experienced Regional Medical Director to oversee a...

Medical Director

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 11 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 11 days ago

Quality Assurance: Monitor and improve the quality of clinical care through regular review processes, including patient satisfaction surveys, peer review, and outcome-based assessments....

Director of Nursing

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 11 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 11 days ago

The Division of Academic & Student Affairs (DASA) is where students discover connections and community. It is where students live, where they gather, where they improve themselves, each other, and...

Vice President, Growth, Product Marketing & Enablement

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 11 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 11 days ago

Your Future Evolves Here** Evolent partners with health plans and providers to achieve better outcomes for people with most complex and costly health conditions. Working across specialties and...

Vice President Professional Services

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 13 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 13 days ago

***VICE PRESIDENT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES*** Remote U.S. Role ABOUT THE ROLE We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Vice President of Professional Services to lead our professional services...

Vice President, Growth - Payer

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 16 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 16 days ago

Your Future Evolves Here** Evolent partners with health plans and providers to achieve better outcomes for people with most complex and costly health conditions. Working across specialties and...

Medical Director (Oncology)

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 16 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 16 days ago

Medical Director (Oncology)- East Coast US- Remote ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We're proud to foster an inclusive environment driving...

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Medical Director-Payment Integrity

  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 20 days ago
  • Raleigh, NC (8 miles from Knightdale, NC)
  • 20 days ago

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first** The Medical Director actively uses their medical background, experience, and judgement to make determinations whether requested...

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Salary for Healthcare Director Jobs in Knightdale, NC

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Highest Education Level

Healthcare Directors in Knightdale, NC offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
35.9%
Master's Degree
34.2%
Associate's Degree
9.0%
Doctorate Degree
7.2%
High School or GED
6.6%
Vocational Degree or Certification
6.0%
Some College
0.8%
Some High School
0.2%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Healthcare Directors in Knightdale, NC
2-4 years
34.6%
4-6 years
34.6%
1-2 years
23.1%
6-8 years
3.8%
Less than 1 year
3.8%


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